Guides Hub
From first escape to Chaos Battle Scars — every deep guide on this wiki.
Use this page as your map of the Pass the Fear wiki guides section. Guides are written for players who want mechanics explained with anchor-text links — not bare URLs or spoiler dumps. Start with the path that matches your experience, then branch into builds, items, and co-op once affix literacy clicks.
Start here
- Getting started — First run checklist, twelve-hour clock, relic and forge basics.
- How to play — Room pacing, economy, and district strategy.
- Chapters overview — Five full-release chapters vs demo scope.
Build craft & affixes
- Weapon customization — Barrels, trajectories, elements.
- Relic synergies — Ten-slot planning and keystone pickups.
- Affix guide — Fragment, Growth, Final Shot, Disruption, Embarkation grammar.
Advanced runs
- Difficulty & Chaos Battle Scar — Risk-reward scars and scaling.
- How to beat bosses — Arena patterns and affix-specific tactics.
- Story fragments — Time-loop lore and collection routing.
Live game updates
Patch 7.24 fixed treasure routing issues — see patch notes before planning fragment hunts. Launch context lives in updates hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Which guide should I read first?
Getting started, then how to play after your first death or timer expire.
Are guides spoiler-heavy?
We avoid zone-name dumps; story fragments guide discusses lore gates without puzzle solutions.
Where is the affix tool?
Interactive filters live at /tools/affix-reference/ — linked from the affix guide.